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London close: Stocks mixed as UK inflation cools
London stocks finished in a mixed state on Wednesday, recovering from earlier losses after a better-than-expected UK inflation report and robust US retail sales data.
Speedy Hire ends year as expected as it refinances debt
Speedy Hire said in an update on Wednesday that it expects to report full-year results in line with expectations, after delivering a resilient performance for the year ended 31 March despite challenging market conditions.
Asia report: Markets in the red as trade concerns persist
Markets across the Asia-Pacific region ended mostly lower on Wednesday, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street and renewed concerns over global trade tensions.
Chipmaking equipment giant ASML misses Q1 order expectations
ASML, the world’s leading supplier of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment, reported weaker-than-expected orders for the first quarter of 2025, raising concerns about the impact of escalating US trade policies on the global chip industry.
Judges Scientific operating chief stepping down from board
Judges Scientific announced on Wednesday that chief operating officer Mark Lavelle would step down from the board at its annual general meeting on 22 May, ahead of his planned retirement by September next year.
Mercia flags forecast-busting full-year earnings
Mercia Asset Management said in an update on Wednesday that it expects EBITDA for the year ended 31 March to be materially ahead of market expectations, driven by increased scale, improved operating efficiency and strong fund-raising activity.
Cirata posts strongest Q1 bookings since 2019
Cirata posted its strongest first-quarter bookings since 2019 on Wednesday, with total bookings rising to $3m for the three months ended 31 March - a 330% increase year-on-year.
Hunting trading as expected as it assesses US tariff impact
Hunting reported first-quarter trading in line with expectations on Wednesday, with EBITDA rising to $38. 7m from $28. 9m a year earlier.
Jubilee Metals raises full-year production guidance
Jubilee Metals increased its full-year production guidance for both chrome concentrate and platinum group metals (PGMs) on Wednesday, following a strong operational performance in South Africa during the third quarter ended 31 March.
MP Evans agrees to acquire two Indonesian plantation companies
MP Evans announced on Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire two Indonesian plantation companies, adding 2,750 hectares of planted oil palm land to its portfolio in a $34. 2m deal.
DiscoverIE expecting record full-year underlying profits
DiscoverIE Group said in an update on Wednesday that it expects to report record underlying profits and earnings for the year ended 31 March, with full-year results set to come in slightly ahead of board expectations.
Oxford Instruments flags strong second-half performance
Oxford Instruments reported a strong second-half performance in an update on Wednesday, with full-year results for the period to 31 March in line with market expectations.
Brooks Macdonald on track to meet full-year expectations
Brooks Macdonald reported a 7% increase in funds under management and advice (FUMA) to £18. 6bn for the three months ended 31 March on Wednesday, driven by market movements and the addition of advised-only assets through acquisition.
Barratt Redrow on track after stable quarter
Barratt Redrow said in an update on Wednesday that it remained on track to deliver full-year home completions in the range of 16,800 to 17,200, including around 600 joint venture homes, as it reported a stable trading performance in the 13 weeks to 30 March.
Bunzl lowers full-year guidance, Barratt Redrow reports stable quarter
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 45 points lower on Wednesday, having closed up 1. 41% on Tuesday at 8,249. 12.